Nintendo Switch 2 Units Reportedly Overheating: Users Experience Freezing and Crashes with Cyberpunk 2077 and Other Games

Alright. Here goes nothing. Hold on to your hats!

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Okay, so here’s the lowdown. The Nintendo Switch 2—yeah, that little gadget everyone’s raving about—is apparently throwing some tantrums. People in Japan are especially vocal, saying it’s heating up like a fryer at a fast-food joint. Seriously, even simple games like Pokémon are sending this thing into meltdown. Talk about drama, right?

So, picture this: you’re knee-deep in Cyberpunk 2077, everything’s intense, and suddenly your game just freezes. Fans sounding like a mini helicopter, blasting away like it’s their final show. “The fan’s going nuts, so maybe it’s overheating,” said someone who was trying to farm in Rune Factory. I mean, who knows, maybe the console just needed a break? Or maybe it’s just being dramatic. Eh, not the first time gadgets have thrown fits over less, I suppose.

Players mentioned troubles both when docked and handheld. Imagine holding your Switch and it feels like hot toast. Not exactly the kind of warmth you’d want, huh? Over on good old X and Reddit, everyone’s chiming in. Facebook folks too. Seems like the issue doesn’t discriminate based on platform, oddly enough.

One Switch enthusiast posted on Reddit about getting a warning that their console was too hot and was going into sleep mode—twice! I guess you can’t blame it for needing a nap. Another mentioned that grabbing their Switch after work felt like touching a warm loaf of bread straight outta the oven. Sounds cozy? Nope, not really.

Nintendo’s advice? Basic as bread. Just unplug your dock, move it around a bit, or check if vents are clear. Honestly, it feels like they’re just saying, “Let it breathe, please.” If breathing doesn’t help, you’re going to have to send it in. Talk about a farewell tour for a new console.

We tested one ourselves, and yep, it got pretty toasty. In docked mode, it was about 117°F—like someone’s sweaty sauna. When handheld, it behaved a bit better, but not by much. You could use it to warm your hands on a chilly day, not that anyone’s recommending it.

Still, the Switch 2 has taken the world by storm—selling like crazy. Nintendo’s big boss even apologized because apparently, they didn’t make enough. Oops. Meanwhile, some savvy folks using Mig Flash drives got their accounts paused. Classic mix of tech triumph and turmoil, right?

So, what’s next for our little heating wonder? Only time will tell. But hey, if you got your Switch 2, maybe pair it with a cool drink—or a fan. Just in case.

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And there you have it! Keep it weird, keep it wild.